Just in time for the Halloween season, Theatre UCF comes alive with The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, running Oct. 20-30 on the UCF Main Stage.
Based on the 1974 film of the same name featuring the late Gene Wilder, Young Frankenstein tells the story of Frederick Frankenstein, grandson of the infamous monster-creator Victor Frankenstein, who travels to Transylvania upon inheriting his family estate.
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Tickets for Young Frankenstein are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased at www.theatre.ucf.edu or by calling or visiting the box office Monday-Friday, noon-5 .p.m. at 407-823-1500. This production contains some content that may not be suitable for young audience members, including some curse words and moderate sexual innuendo.
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Production at a glance
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks
Directed by Christopher Niess
Oct. 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 23, 30 at 2 p.m.
Postshow reception Oct. 20